Timber - A Perfect Life

Timber - A Perfect Life is a powerful and emotionally-gripping account of the sixteen year relationship of author Jay Mallonee and his dog Timber.  As they found out together, the effects of abuse can last a lifetime.  After only nine weeks of life, Mallonee became her third owner.  Previous owners had tied her to trees and beat her which resulted in emotional problems, such as consuming rocks to relieve her constant anxiety.  For years they worked to overcome every challenge presented to them - and succeeded.  Through it all, Timber's intelligence and extraordinary personality shined.  Eventually their partnership created a third entity - a closeness so deep they were more empowered together than alone.  Her loss, therefore, was as profound as the life they had lived.  Anyone who has suffered the loss of someone close, such as a dog, human, or otherwise will see how they are not alone in their grieving and that it can transcend species.  A Perfect Life is a story of hope in which the impossible was made possible through hard work, patience, and love.